Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02

• License:

  Free to try; $29.99 to buy (Buy it now)

• Editor's Rating:

  4.0 stars

• Average User Rating:

  4.0 stars (out of 46 votes) Rate it!

• Downloads:

  196,690

• Operating Systems:

  Windows Vista, Windows 2000, Windows XP

• Additional Requirements:

  12MB for program files, additional space for temporary files while encrypting

• Limitations:

  30-day trial

• Date Added:

  February 20, 2009

• Previous Versions:

  Select a version Ashampoo Magical Security 2.01 Ashampoo Magical Security 2 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.70 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.65 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.6 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.57 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.55 Ashampoo Magic Security 1.52 Ashampoo Magic Security 2.0 Ashampoo Privacy Protector Plus 1.04 Ashampoo Privacy Protector Plus 1.041 Ashampoo Privacy Protector Plus 1.04 Ashampoo Privacy Protector 1.04 Ashampoo Power Encrypt Deluxe 1.02 Ashampoo Security Manager 2000 1.02 SecurityManager 99 1.01 Ashampoo Magic Security 1.52 Ashampoo Privacy Protector Plus 1.04 Ashampoo Magical Security 1.55 Ashampoo Magic Security 1.52

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Publisher's description of Ashampoo Magical Security

Encode files with sensitive contents so that instead of text and numbers they simply contain an incomprehensible mix of letters. The algorithm is so strong that it isnt possible for anyone to crack the code in a justifiable time period, even if they are able to draw on a very powerful computer. The security methodology isnt only effective against the many confirmed hackers in the internet, but also against the spy who might be lurking in your own office and secretly copying files during the lunch break: Decoding and encoding of selected files with only one mouse click. Complete deletion of files. Seamless integration in the Windows Explorer. The use of the latest encoding technologies Burning onto CD and DVD. Encoding and burning in only a single ste. Encoding and Email dispatch in only a single step. Encoding files to EXE archives and burning them directly onto CD or DVD. Encoding of files to self extracting archives for Email dispatch. Compression of the encoded files.

Version 2.01 adds new localizations including German, English (US), Englisch (GB), Arabian, Czech, Danish, Spanish, French, Hungarian, Italian, Korean, Dutch, Portuguese (Brazil), Russian, Slovak, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (traditional), Bulgarian.

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Editor's review of Ashampoo Magical Security

• 4.0 stars

• "Secure file encryption"

• Reviewed by: CNET staff
• Reviewed on: April 1, 2009
• Version reviewed: Ashampoo Magical Security 2.02

Encrypting and decrypting important files is a cinch thanks to this program's easy-to-navigate user interface. Users of all skill levels will appreciate its solid performance. However, you'll need to obtain a trial key to extend the trial period from a short 10 days to the standard 30.

Ashampoo Magical Security's user interface is extremely basic, but functional. A tree-menu on the left side of the window displays your files and folders for easy browsing. Command buttons at the top of the window offer different means of encrypting and decrypting files. You can encrypt files as self-decrypting EXE files, and choose to encrypt them to CD/DVDs. The program even manages to throw in a few files compression options. It doesn't offer drag-and-drop functionality, but using the tree-menu, we were able to quickly browse and find files. Encrypting the files does delete the original. You can decrypt the file from the user interface or by clicking in the encrypted file and entering your password. The Wipe feature permanently removed all traces of selected files.

Despite what the publisher's description says, the program comes with a 10-day trial, but a free trial key extends the life of the trial period to 30 days. A Help file is available, but with such well-designed user interface, you shouldn't need it. We highly recommend Ashampoo Magical Security to take care of your encryption needs.

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